The first partnership between Google and LG have yielded some fruit, as the Nexus 4 and 5, launched in 2012 and 2013 respectively. In 2015, the two companies showed the world the Nexus 5x as part of Google’s new strategy of launching two models of its line of smartphones a year.
To the delight of some and the sorrow of others, 5x shown a direct continuation of Nexus, LG, an increase in appearance to make it more sober and with an almost rubberized touch on the plastic. The gadget is well rounded, especially compared with the first Nexus, as if he would follow the proposed in the LG Nexus 5, but with the attempt to create a body unique, something quite in vogue today.
New partnership between LG and Google. (Photo: Canaltech)
Specifications
- Chipset Snapdragon 808 to CPU quad-core 1.44 GHz Cortex-A53 and dual-core 1.82 GHz Cortex -A57;
- GPU Adreno 418;
- 2 GB RAM
- 16 GB or 32 GB of internal storage;
- Display IPS LCD of 5.2 inches with a resolution of 1,080 x 1,920 pixels (~ 423 ppi)
- 12.3 megapixel rear camera, f / 2.0 sensor 1 / 2.3 ‘laser autofocus LED double
- 5 megapixel front camera, HDR, f / 2.0;
- Connections Wi-Fi a / b / g / n / ac dual-band, Bluetooth 4.2 , GPS / GLONASS, NFC, fingerprint reader and USB-C connector;
- Dimensions 147 x 72.6 x 7.9 mm;
- Weight 136 grams;
- Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
Display and multimedia
5X numbers say enough and put in a “premium” category between smartphones. The pixel density delivers a good result and the display also includes protection Gorilla Glass 3 and oleophobic coating. An interesting point here is the good same performance with an IPS LCD screen -. LG has proven to the world that you know make the most of this technology
Unfortunately, the two front holes of 5x not deliver one or the next experience that lived at 6p. Unlike big brother, this gadget does not have stereo sound and only one of the slots in part its front produces sound. I can not quite understand the logic of this setback, especially since the two smartphones were launched together
5x the screen does not disappoint. (Photo: Canaltech)
Usability and performance
No bloatwares or bizarre launchers: this is the routine of those who have a Nexus, experiencing the pure and functional form of the Android . Within hardware , LG stepped back and took the Snapdragon 808, which may have been made to the 5x not disputed market with 6p . But that’s just supposition, because the very fact is that this device has a chipset “less bright”.
But this does not is cause for despair: the theory that puts the 5x below competitors like Galaxy S6 iPhone 6s and Xperia Z5 in practice is quite different. Its virtually identical performance to the LG G4 lets behind the main handsets launched this year as the G5 or the Galaxy S7, but still in a good position as a “leading intermediate.”
And it also remember that not only CPU lives a device and GPU of 5x does the job, giving the gadget performance in a very similar game to the 6p. In short, the 5x is not the most powerful hardware market, but is more than enough for games and apps. He must “age” sooner than the line of tops, but faces no problems to perform most actions today.
Cameras
Although not a huge amount megapixels, the quality per pixel of the Nexus 5x camera is quite high. The noise remains low and the details of the photos are preserved without postprocessing exaggerations. The results resemble images taken with the iPhone 6s, both the megapixel range as the way to deal with shots in low-light environments.
the cameras 5x also perform well. (Photo: Canaltech)
The front camera also does a good job, despite using a slightly larger amount of noise reduction to treat images. The good thing here is that this process does not result in deleted fine detail, something especially just a 5-megapixel camera.
Battery and accessories
To endure the 5x have a battery of non-removable 2,700 mAh, something strange for a device that does not have a closed actually body. It supports fast loading and comes with a powerful charger 3,000 mAh 5 volts. Doing the math, it’s easy to see that you carry 100% of the Nexus 5x the battery in about an hour.
During our tests, we noticed a 18% per hour discharge average. This means the 5x suffers from the same evil that all other Nexus LG: he can not bear to get to the end of the day without a recharge. more intensive users will have to recharge the gadget still in the middle of the afternoon.
The big plus point here is the presence of the Twelve, a native feature of Android that runs underneath the hood all the time and ensures survival huge in standby mode. So, you have the assurance that he will not spend your battery while unused, in your pocket.
Worth it?
The Nexus 5x costs approximately $ 350 out there, cheaper than the Nexus 6p, but also with less firepower. Who uses the Nexus 5 will notice a significant improvement, especially in relation to the screen size when put hands on a 5x. However, taking into account the other devices available on the market, we concluded that it is possible to give up the Nexus line to choose chipset higher or even batteries with better performance. The LG G4 itself may be a more viable solution, for example.
Finally, you like Nexus? Want to get the new version of “Google children” spending less? Go Nexus 5x. It’s a good device, but remember to leave the charger around.
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